Riker Bros. Dragon Griffin Gold Brooch monogram this vintage Italian charm or

this vintage Italian charm or pendant is hand carved from natural

These convents were disbanded in 1834 and so the jewels worked their way back into the public

Scroll work on the reverse of the bottom drop enhances the elegance of the pair

Each outer prong was artfully placed to add a touch of detail

Riker Bros. Dragon Griffin Gold Brooch monogram this vintage Italian charm orRiker Brothers of Newark readily took up the gauntlet during the turn of the 20th century to fulfill the growing desire for jewelry that featured figurative themes. Dragons and gargoyles, as well as the Mannerist style of grotesques and chimeras, were all the rage. The Beaux Arts School also incorporated many of these imaginary creatures during its span from c. 1885 to around 1930. One of the more notable motifs offered was that of the dragon (or